Healthy (ish) Cajun Potato soup

Creamy Cajun Potato Soup

A rich, comforting potato soup with a little Cajun kick, made from simple pantry ingredients and topped with all the best finishes.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons bacon grease

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 pounds gold potatoes, diced into bite-sized pieces

• 1 teaspoon Tony’s Cajun seasoning (more to taste)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 4 cups chicken stock

• 2 cups 2% milk

• Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

• Chopped green onions

• Shredded cheese

• Bacon bits

Instructions

1. Sauté the aromatics

   
   

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the bacon grease over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Season and simmer

   
   

   Add diced potatoes, Tony’s Cajun seasoning, thyme, and chicken stock. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.

3. Make it creamy

   
   

   Use a potato masher to lightly mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot for a thicker texture, leaving plenty of chunks.

4. Add milk

   
   

   Stir in the milk and heat gently over low heat until warmed through. Do not boil after adding milk.

5. Taste and adjust

   
   

   Add extra Cajun seasoning, salt, or pepper if needed.

6. Serve

   
   

   Ladle into bowls and top generously with green onions, shredded cheese, and bacon bits.

Tip

For even more richness, stir in a handful of cheese directly into the soup before serving.